How can you utilize virtual reality in the dental chair?
Think of some of the traditional distraction techniques commonly used by your preferred dental practice:
- A calming conversation with kind hygienists and dentists.
- A serene, hygienic office environment.
- Background music with tunes you remember from your youth.
- A television often tuned to a neutral channel.
- A comfortable chair to rest in.
- Anesthesia, either in gas or shot forms, as needed.
When you really look at the list above, it seems like not very much has changed since modern dentistry began. The ADA’s own timeline doesn’t list any dental innovations since 2000. Isn’t that a bit scary?
Virtual Reality is dental distraction and dental relaxation for the 21st century.
Virtual Reality Dental Research shows it is massively effective as both distraction and pain relief, with dozens of studies across a decade of clinical trials. But today it is finally affordable, for every dental practice.
Unlike VR gaming, medical virtual reality doesn’t require bulky computers taking precious office space. Everything is done using a small, portable VR system. Additionally Guided VR is wireless, allowing unlimited space for movement, as the patient sits in the chair and experiences relaxation. The patient places the headset on pre-treatment so it does not interfere with dental procedures, yet the dental team is in full control of where they go. Virtual reality in the dental chair makes each check-up a mini-vacation.
Virtual Reality is affordable dental technology that greatly improves the patient experience.
Guided VR bundles software, hardware, service, and support into one streamlined package. We make it easy to launch the best dental relaxation and distraction software in VR in minutes. Independent research has shown Guided VR is effective for pain management, anxiety, and restlessness.
Are you a patient with dental anxiety or dental phobia looking to encourage your dentist to utilize this technology? Please share Guided VR with your dentist and we’d love to help them explore this technology to make your (and other patient experiences) happier.